e-Learning Initiatives develops ancillary materials for coursework to support credit recognition using the e-learning system with a main focus on videotaping and editing ordinary lectures. However, recent years have seen a greater need for e-learning materials not only as tools for credit recognition but also as ancillary materials for actual classes. This section gives an insight into various uses of e-learning content.
▼A variety of production methods
▼Examples of Content Use
▼Uses and Advantages of e-Learning Content
▼Video and voice analysis by using AI
▼Content Updates, Changes, Successions and Deletions

A variety of production methods

1. Videotaping of ordinary lectures with students (undergraduate/graduate classes)

• All lectures on a course are videotaped as in the past.
• Classes for quizzes and group work need not be videotaped.
• It is also possible to videotape only certain sessions, such as wrap-up lectures.

• Lecture videos can also be edited into different sections for broadcast.
• Videos do not need to be 90 minutes long.
• For content that will probably be frequently updated, such as new research outcomes, single sections are advantageous because they can easily be replaced later.

2. Videotaping of lectures without students

• L-200 Lecture room may be used as a videotaping studio, and lectures in other rooms can also be videotaped.
• Video can be shot throughout the year and during long holidays (i.e., summer and/or spring break).
• L-200 Lecture room is available for videotaping lectures (90 minutes x 15 lectures) and producing short videos for classwork preparation as well as other ancillary materials.

3. Video production with audio and slide data

• Videos can be produced using audio and slide data.
• L-200 Lecture room can also be used for audio recording. Recording equipment is available for rental.

Examples of Content Use

Outlined below are actual examples of content use.

Example 1: Videotaping of the Japanese version of a regular English-language class as ancillary material

Example 2: Production of a short video as ancillary material to be used during lectures

Example 3: Videotaping of wrap-up lectures only

Example 4: Videotaping for students unable to attend supplementary classes

Example 5: Development of basic study materials for students taking a course as a minor

Uses and Advantages of e-Learning Content

Outlined below are examples of e-learning content use other than for credit recognition.

• All e-learning materials are available to support preparations for/review of actual classes and as resources to help students who miss classes due to sickness, bereavement leave, overseas study, internships, job-hunting activities and the like.
• As a general rule, broadcasting begins in the semester following that in which the content is produced. However, students attending actual classes may also be allowed to watch content in the same semester.

Content Updates, Changes, Successions and Deletions

• Old or obsolete e-learning materials can be updated. Inform e-Learning Initiatives of the need for an update as soon as possible so that the request can be incorporated into the videotaping schedule. (It is possible to videotape only lectures requiring updates; not all lectures need to be videotaped again.)
• e-Learning Initiatives also responds to requests for partial revisions of videos/reference materials and other changes.
• Instructors departing for reasons such as retirement are asked to allow continued broadcasting of their e-learning materials in viewing only status. However, materials can still be used in an ancillary capacity in coursework for credit recognition in addition to viewing only transmission if both the instructor and the successor permit such usage.
• Instructors wishing to delete content for any reason should contact e-Learning Initiatives.